Witch World
Book 1 of Estcarp
Language: English
28 of 1998 Locus Award for All-Time Best Fantasy Novel before 1990 Library - Science Fiction and Fantasy Nomination of 1964 Hugo Award for Best Novel Novel _isfdb hugo award for best novel finalist
Publisher: Ace Books
Published: Jan 2, 1963
Description:
02 In the 1960s Andre Norton's career took a fateful and important turn. Having written adventure science fiction for almost thirty years, she turned to something new, science-fantasy, with Witch World. This unique world of sorceresses and the many others who fight such adversaries as the Kolder, the Hounds of Alizon and other threats, has proven to be Miss Norton's most beloved and popular creation. Three Against the Witch World, Warlock of the Witch World , and Sorceress of the Witch World, the fourth, fifth, and sixth novels in the series, have long been recognized as novels that comprise the core of the series, along with the first three novels.Today, four decades after their first publication, these novels of adventure, excitement, and daring remain as fresh and original as when they first appeared. For the first time they are now available in a single volume for new readers of all ages to discover, and for fans to rediscover in an attractive, durable new format.Includes a long introduction by Mercedes Lackey. In the 1960s Andre Norton's career took a fateful and important turn. Having written adventure science fiction for almost thirty years, she turned to something new, science-fantasy, with Witch World. This unique world of sorceresses and the many others who fight such adversaries as the Kolder, the Hounds of Alizon and other threats, has proven to be Miss Norton's most beloved and popular creation. Three Against the Witch World, Warlock of the Witch World , and Sorceress of the Witch World, the fourth, fifth, and sixth novels in the series, have long been recognized as novels that comprise the core of the series, along with the first three novels.Today, four decades after their first publication, these novels of adventure, excitement, and daring remain as fresh and original as when they first appeared. For the first time they are now available in a single volume for new readers of all ages to discover, and for fans to rediscover in an attractive, durable new format.Includes a long introduction by Mercedes Lackey.About the Author
For well over a half century, Andre Norton was one of the most popular science fiction and fantasy authors in the world. Since her first SF novels were published in the 1940s, her tales of action and adventure throughout the galaxy have drawn countless readers to science fiction. Her fantasy, including the best-selling Witch World series, has been popular with readers for decades. Andre Norton was the first woman to receive the Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy Award, presented by the World Science Fiction Society in 1977 and the first woman to be named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America in 1983.
From AudioFile
Simon Tregarth, who has troubles in this world, jumps through a portal into a parallel universe known as the Witch World. In this society, with its complex relationships and disputes, he seems to find his true home. In the Witch World he's an anomaly--a male who has magical abilities. Nick Podehl's narration is smooth and well paced, and he maintains interest in long explicatory passages. His intensity ebbs and flows with the plot, rising appropriately when the battles ensue. In this first of an extensive series, a variety of people and creatures are introduced, providing Podehl with a range of characters to develop. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine